On January 10, 1776, writer Thomas Paine published the pamphlet "Common Sense", which is credited with uniting both colonial residents and political readers behind the idea of American independence from Britain. watch

Protesters are calling for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's resignation and arrest for the state's mishandling of the water crisis in Flint. City resident Lanice Lawson, who is distributing bottles of water to her community, joins Jamal Simmons, Sabrina Siddiqui, Robert Traynham and Juan Manuel Benitez to discuss. watch

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley will get their chance to make a case at the 2016 Brown and Black Forum, the oldest minority-oriented forum for presidential candidates. Jamal Simmons, Sabrina Siddiqui, Robert Traynham and Juan Manuel Benitez join to discuss. watch

A new NBC News, Wall Street Journal, Marist poll from Iowa and New Hampshire shows who is in the lead among likely Democratic and Republican caucus-goers. Jamal Simmons, Sabrina Siddiqui, Robert Traynham and Juan Manuel Benitez join to discuss. watch

This Sunday, we’ll reflect on a season of predictions. With many Americans playing for a chance to win the historic Powerball dollar jackpot, the NFL playoffs in full swing, and award season kicking off with the Golden Globes, we’ll have the latest on predictions for the 2016 presidential race. We’ll take a look at our latest polls from the key... read more

Melissa Harris-Perry is joined by a panel of experts including activist, Sam Andrews, the Washington Post’s Wesley Lowery, the Research Director at the Safe Tennessee Project, Dr. Jonathan Metzel, and Paul Berry to continue their conversation on race and the second amendment. watch

One year after Michael Brown was fatally shot by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri, both peaceful and unrest unfolded. In the tension a group of heavily armed white civilians emerged triggering confusion and fear in the city. This group was called the Oath Keepers. One of the Oath Keepers, Sam Andrews, joins Melissa Harris-Perry to explain why he... watch

It has been one week since a group of armed protestors started their occupation of a federal government building at a wildlife refuge in Oregon. Executive Director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, Vince Warren, the Research Director at the Safe Tennessee Project, Dr. Jonathan Metzel, and Professor at Brooklyn College, Jeanne Theoharis... watch

In Columbia, SC top GOP political leaders are gathering to discuss poverty in America. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator Tim Scott are moderating the Kemp Forum on Expanding Opportunities. The President of the American Enterprise Institute, Arthur Brooks, shares why his organization helped sponsor this event to help encourage the GOP... watch

Senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, Arkadi Gerney, Executive Director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, Vince Warren, Research Director at the Safe Tennessee Project, Dr. Jonathan Metzel, and NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, join Melissa Harris-Perry to try to answer President Obama’s question, “How did we get here?” watch

The Faith and Outreach Leader for Everytown for Gun Safety and mother of shooting victim Jordan Davis, Lucia McBath, joins Melissa Harris Perry to share her support for President Barack Obama’s new executive action on gun reform. watch

This week President Barack Obama announced several executive actions designed to further regulate access to guns. Executive Director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, Vince Warren, and the Research Director at the Safe Tennessee Project, Dr. Jonathan Metzel, discuss President Obama’s recent actions. watch

This Saturday, after an emotional address from President Obama on guns earlier this week, Melissa will begin the morning by discussing the extent of second amendment rights. Lucia McBath who was present for President Obama’s address will join Melissa for a discussion about her experience as an activist after she lost her son to a shooting.Then... read more